Stomach Bloating During Pregnancy

What Causes Flatulence in Pregnant Women?

The reason is because during pregnancy the hormones estrogen and progesterone production increases so that the bowel movements become slow. This resulted in the slow movement of food and gas are longer in the stomach and intestines. This is the cause of bloating.

 

In addition to the effects of both hormones on top of, the content of which will be punched in the gut getting bigger and participated in the slow movement of the bowel. In addition to the intestine, the content will also suppress gastric acid so that the liquid longer in the stomach so that gas production is increasing.

 What Flatulence Drug in Pregnant Women?

To relieve symptoms of bloating, may be given medications neutralizing stomach acid and gas formation inhibitor, eg antacids or simethicone.

How Bloating Prevention in Pregnant Women?

Preventive measures include avoiding fatty or greasy foods, cheese, or foods containing alcohol. Also foods that stimulate acid such as fruits or spicy foods. It is also advisable to take vitamin B in order to become more fluent digestive process. Pregnant women are also advised to do light exercise appropriate for gestational age.